: a planting of fruit trees, nut trees, or sugar maples
also
: the trees of such a planting
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With different types of fillings—spinach orchard, ricotta or mozzarella, different types of cheese, and meats—chicken, lamb, beef or fish—there are many varieties and styles, from more traditional to more gourmet.
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Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
This property includes stables, riding tracks, fruit orchards, a fish pond, and a swimming pool.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
Compared to traditional monoculture orchards, fruit tree guilds have several perks.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
Both Friske and King's farms have U-Pick programs in which customers can come to their orchards and pick fresh, ripe cherries right from the source.
—Sophia Valchine, Freep.com, 9 July 2025
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Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
This property includes stables, riding tracks, fruit orchards, a fish pond, and a swimming pool.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
Compared to traditional monoculture orchards, fruit tree guilds have several perks.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
Both Friske and King's farms have U-Pick programs in which customers can come to their orchards and pick fresh, ripe cherries right from the source.
—Sophia Valchine, Freep.com, 9 July 2025
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“Orchard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orchard. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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orchard
noun
or·chard
ˈȯr-chərd 
1
: a place where fruit or nut trees are grown
2
: the trees in an orchard
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